Homemade Granola

Inspired by Sarah Chase's Open House Cookbook

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Big Breakfast

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (58)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(58)

Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
12 cups

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 1 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups sliced almonds
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup good honey
1 1/2 cups small diced dried apricots
1 cup small diced dried figs
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup roasted, unsalted cashews

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Toss the oats, coconut, and almonds together in a large bowl. Whisk together the oil and honey in a small bowl. Pour the liquids over the oat mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until all the oats and nuts are coated. Pour onto a 13 by 18 by 1-inch sheet pan. Bake, stirring occasionally with a spatula, until the mixture turns a nice, even, golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool, stirring occasionally. Add the apricots, figs, cherries, cranberries, and cashews. Store the cooled granola in an airtight container.

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Ellyn Kirkland, AK 12-06-2009
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Healthiest yogurt topper
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this granola on yogurt or as a take along snack in the car or hiking. It keeps well and makes an awesome gift. This... Christmas I am packaging it in saved jars, covered with labels that are copies of drawings my kids made. It's a simple, hand-crafted, non-sweet gift that I think my friends will enjoy. I have never had a bad Ina recipe and don't think I ever will. If you haven't made her turkey meatloaf, try it. Makes an awesome tiny foccacia sandwich with radiccio and garlic mayo for parties.Read more
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shirley rochester, NH 10-25-2009
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homemade granola barefoot contessa
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the best granola i ever made. I use to make it in work bag it and sell it. My customers beg me to make it again. I... was making about 25 pounds a day. I just couldn.t keep up with it. To much in demand ShirleyRead more
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Amanda Katy, TX 10-16-2009
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yummy and so healthy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

yum, yum. I used half quantities which was loads, and used agave nectar instead of honey. I used the basic oats, coconut... and almonds with oil and agave but added different fruits and nuts.Read more
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susan great neck, CO 09-27-2009
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Do not use sliced almonds THEY WILL BURN, RUINDING THE ENTIRE RECIPE
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

SPENT A SMALL FORTUNE FOR ALL THE INGREDIENTS. COOKING WAS SO EASY................THE SLICED ALMONDS BURNT, RUINING THE... GRANOLA. WILL ABSOLUTELY MAKE THIS AGAIN, USING WHOLE ALMONDS. LEFT OUT THE FIGS AND CHERRIES AND ADDED MACADAMIA NUTS AT THE END. SO GOOD.Read more
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Ben Parkersburg, WV 09-11-2009
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BURNED!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm only giving this 5 stars because I LOVE Ina. Now, I really consider myself to be a total Ina-obsessed person who LOVES... the show and everything she does......but.....I ruined this recipe. It immediately burned when I put it in the oven, which really bummed me out. Anyway, I'm not giving up hope and will certainly try this recipe again. And the worst part is that I read the previous reviews before attempting it and didn't heed the advice. Oh well, live and learn. Maybe next year's Labor Day Party Weekend with all the boys will see homemade granola for breakfast. they will love it.....if I can just get it right. Ina, I still adore you!!!Read more
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mARJORIE Martinez, GA 06-07-2009
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And it's Good for you?!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this several times for the Women's Ministry at church and it's always a big hit!! Made it for guests at home... this am and everyone wants the recipe! I hate to give it to them because it's so easy. Keep up the good work Ina -- you're my favorite chef!Read more